Education

Research Papers/Topics in Education

Effects of HIV/AIDS on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Kabare Zone, Kirinyaga District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The causes of dropping out of school in any population are manifold and complex. The economic and social consequences of dropping out of school cause global concern, as they affect not only the individual who abandons school, but also his/her family and friends as well as the wider community and society. Recent research statistics has shown that the prevalence of girls dropping out of schools in Kenya is expanding rapidly to the distraction of the society. Kenyans cannot afford to co...

The Effect of Discipline on the Academic Performance of Pupils in the Selected Primary Schools of Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of discipline and academic performance of the pupils in the selected schools of Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District, Kenya. Th e specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between indiscipline and performance of pupils, investigate the causes of indiscipline in schools to establish solutions to the problem of indiscipline in Ainabkoi Division. The instruments used for data collection were qu...

To Establish Factors Hindering Development of Educational Programmes for Learners Who are Mentally Handicapped in Kayole Zone, Embakasi Division Nairobi.

Abstract This study took cognizance of the fact that the development of educational programmes for the mentally handicapped have been hindered by several factors. Awareness creation among the various stakeholders on these problems would lead to the solutions with the aim of finally improving on these programmes. The survey research method was used with three different questionnaires as the tools for quantitative data collection. The number of participants (respondents) were thirty out of whic...

Family Roles and Academic Performance of Girls in Selected Secondary Schools in Bungoma District

ABSTRACT The study was carried out under the title Family Roles and Academic Performance of Girls in Selected Secondary Schools in Bungoma District. It was set to establish the causes of dessimal performance of girls in secondary schools and find possible solutions to the problem. The study followed a descriptive research design where both qualitative and quantitative research design was adopted. The quantitative techniques were used in collecting and analysing data from teachers and students...

Challenges Affecting The Academic Achievements Of Learners With Special Needs: A Case Study Of Galbet Zone, Garissa District, North Eastern Province, Kenya.

ABSTRACTThe study attempted to carry out a critical analysis on the challenges that affect the education achievements of learners with special needs while trying to get themselves acclimatized with the regular school programmes where they are mixed with their counterparts who do not have any disability at all. The study took Galbet zone, Garissa District as a case study. Previous studies indicate that a number of challenges do affect and make it hard for these learner...

The Impact Of Socio-Economic Factors On Academic Perfomance Of Pupils In Ainabkoi Zone Uasingishu Disrict, Kenya.

ABSTRACTRecent research statistics has shown that primary education level is faced by myriad of challenges. Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus there arise an immediate need to conduct an investigation on the issue of socio-economic influences on pupils academic performance. The study adopted a descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better w1derstanding of the socio-economic factors affecting academic performance of p...

The Negative Impacts of Free Public Secondary Education on Day School Student's Academic Performance in Kish Central, Getembe Division- kanya

ABSTRACT Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) since the inception of free public day secondary Education in the public day secondary schools have been decimal, a situation many said to be sad and wanting. The students from the 50% population that lives below the poverty line attend day secondary schools -which form the basis of their Education advancement. The researcher will found out negative impacts of free public day secondary education and try to find out how t...

The Effect of Learning Materials On Performance of Children in School: A Case Study of Suneka Zone Kisii South

ABSTRACT The study investigated the effects of learning materials on performance in schools. The study was guided by specific objectives that included; to determine different kinds of learning materials, to identify the effects of learning materials on performance and to assess the relationship between learning materials and performance in schools. The research consists of five chapters. Chapter one with introduction, chapter two consists of the related literature, chapter three consists of t...

Design and Implementation of a Record Management System for A Microfinance Institution. A Case Study of Mehta Group Microfinance

ABSTRACT The Significant impact of computer technology has led to increasing recognition that data is source that has volume and therefore needs to be organized, securely stored and managed Thus the success of any organization that provides any service greatly depends on availability, consistence, reliability and correctness of the information. Therefore it is a duty of the organization to ensure that their data and records are well organized and managed efficiently. This project is aimed at ...

School Administration and Academic Performance of Students Under Government Cost Sharing System of Secondary Education; A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County in Kabunde Zone, K

ABSTRACT The research was concerned with administrative factors that affect the academic performance of students in government secondary school under cost -sharing system. Objectives of the study were ;one to establish administrative factors that affects students performance in school, to determine how teachers factors affects students academic performance and to identify possible measures for improving school administration in order to achieve excellence in academic performance. Using cross ...

Teachers Attitude towards Learners with Learning Difficulties: The Case of Siakago Zone, Mbeere District, Kenya

Abstract The study aimed at understanding teacher’s attitudes towards learners’ with specific learning difficulties in Siakago zone of Mbeere District. Thye specific objectives were to identify causes of special learning difficulties in Siakago zone, Mbere District, to assess the attitude of teachers towards learners with specific learning difficulties in Siakago zone Mbere District and to discuss the intervention strategies towards learners with specific learning difficulties in Siakago ...

The Relationship Between Teaching Methods and Academic Performance in English in Secondary Schools in Winam Division Kisumu City Kenya

ABSTRACT This investigation sought to determine the relationship between teaching methods that teachers employed in teaching English language and the academic performance of secondary schools students of Winam The researcher was prompted to carry out this study after an outcry that the integration approach in the teaching of English was not yielding optimal academic results, in the 8-4-4 system of education in Kenya. Thus an empirical examination of the effects of teaching methods and academi...

Academic Performance of the Physically Handicapped Pupils in Regular School. A Case Study of Gitoro Primary School in Merli, Kenya

ABSTRACT The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. The study adopted a Quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special education for the phys...

The Impact of Teachers Attitudes in the Implementation of Inclusive Education and Performance of Learners in Inclusive Settings in Central Division, Macha Kos District, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ................................................................................................................................ iiAPPROV AL ..................................................................................................................................... iiiDEDICATION .................................................................................................................................. ivACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................

Factors Influencing Performance at National Primary Examinations: Case Study of Primary Examinations at Bupadhengo Day and Boarding Primary School, Nawanyago Sub-County, Kamuli District, Ugan

ABSTRACT The study investigated causes of poor performance Primary Leaving Education at Bupadhengo Day and Boarding Primary School in Kamuli District- Uganda. It was carried out on the background that performance of students in the school has generally been poor over the years. The study was guided by objectives of the study which included; to determine the effects of lack of teaching and learning aids/resources, absenteeism due to lack of school fees, poor attitudes towards the teachers' sch...


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